Seattle Seahawks Marshawn Takes Munich

In this episode of Gaining Greatness presented by Sleep Number, we go behind the scenes with the Seattle Seahawks to learn what it took to plan, prepare for, and execute a 5,000-mile journey to Munich to play in the first-ever regular-season NFL game in Germany.

The Seahawks linebacker came up with his first career interception while preventing Buccaneers QB Tom Brady from setting an NFL record.

An electric atmosphere at Allianz Arena made the first NFL regular-season game in Germany a memorable one for both teams. 

Check out some of the best action shots from Seahawks vs. Buccaneers at Allianz Arena in Munich on November 13, 2022. Game action photos are presented by Washington's Lottery.

The 12s seem to be everywhere at Allianz Arena for the Week 10 matchup in Munich vs. the Buccaneers.

Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle checks in from Munich to recap the team's third day in Munich.

Local and national media members make their picks for the Week 10  matchup in Munich, Germany vs. the Tampa bay Buccaneers 

The Seattle Seahawks attended an NFL FLAG event in Munich on November 11, 2022 to help promote the game of football in Germany in advance of Sunday's game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seahawks Legends Jordan Babineaux and Robert Turbin were in attendance along with Blitz.

Back in Germany with the Seahawks in a work capacity, Mario Bailey is also still well-known by football fans here for his time with the Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe.

It was an all-day party at the Seahawks Haus, AKA Augustiner Stammhaus, on November 11, 2022. The day featured games, prizes, visits from Seahawks Legends Lofa Tatupu and Leroy Hill, plenty of bier, and more. Visit Seahawks.com/Germany for more events taking place in Munich throughout the weekend.

The Seattle Seahawks practiced at FC Bayern Munich's training facility on November 11, 2022 in preparation for Sunday's Week 10 game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Germany.

Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle checks in from Munich to recap the team's second day in Munich. 

Just as they did in London four years ago, the Seahawks are working to make Munich a home away from home for 12s from around the world.

The Seahawks are acclimating to life in Germany and feeling more prepared than ever for Sunday vs. the Buccaneers.

Tyler Lockett met with the media post practice in Germany on Friday to discuss his experience in Germany thus far, what this trip has meant to the team and the international fans, and how the teams adjusting to the time zone come game day.

Head Coach Pete Carroll met with the media post practice on Friday to discuss the teams experience in Germany thus far, the team interacting with FC Bayern Munich, the defense's ability to flip the switch from the beginning of the season, and his excitement for the game on Sunday against the Buccaneers.

DK Metcalf met with the media post practice in Germany on Friday to discuss having fun with the FC Bayern Munich football club, the travel process and getting adjusted to the time zone, his confidence in Geno Smith and the offense, and what it means to push the Seahawks brand internationally.

The Seahawks took a quick break from their own practice to visit FC Bayern Munich next door on November 11, 2022 in Munich, Germany. The Seahawks are practicing at Bayern's training grounds in advance of their Week 10 game vs. the Buccaneers.

Learn more about this week's opponent from buccaneers.com senior writer and editor Scott Smith.

Roster connections between the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers ahead of Week 10's matchup in Munich.

FC Bayern Munich has rolled out the red carpet this week to welcome the Seahawks.

Seahawks.com senior reporter John Boyle checks in from Munich to recap the team's first day in Munich.

Go behind the scenes with NFL Network's "Good Morning Football" as they record live from Munich, Germany on November 10, 2022 in advance of the Seahawks vs. Buccaneers for Week 10 of the 2022 season.

The Seahawks have officially arrived in Munich for the first-ever NFL regular season game in Germany, and are ready to enjoy the unique experiences this weekend has to offer.

After touching down in Germany on November 10, 2022, the Seahawks hit the practice fields again to fight off jet lag and get acclimated to Munich time.

Quandre Diggs met with the media in Munich on Thursday to discuss being in Germany and how much it means to him to show out for the international fans, the travel process, facing Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and keeping the winning momentum going.

Aaron Donkor met with the media in Munich on Thursday to talk about being back in his native country of Germany, his reaction to hearing that 3 million fans tried to get tickets for the upcoming Week 10 game, and what this trip means to him and his teammates.

Geno Smith met with the media in Munich on Thursday to discuss his excitement to play in front of the fans in Germany, what it means to be a part of spreading the game of football internationally, his relationship with Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles, and what to expect from Tampa Bay's front defense.

The Seahawks went bowling on Thursday evening in Germany to help the team stay active and fight jet lag after landing in Munich in advance of their Week 10 vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Seahawks rookie running back Kenneth Walker III earns Fox Sports 2022 Midseason Offseason Rookie of The Year Honors.

Seattle Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs details how Seahawks have handled jet lag in Germany trip.

An energized Seahawks squad was back to work Thursday afternoon not long after arriving in Munich.

The Seattle Seahawks arrive in Munich, Germany on November 10, 2022 for their Week 10 game vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the NFL's first-ever regular season game in Germany.

Among the spectators at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany this Sunday when the Seahawks face the Buccaneers will be a diehard Seahawks fan who has refused to let a painful, debilitating condition dampen his passion for life or his enthusiasm for his favorite team.

Seahawks Legend and broadcaster Jordan Babineaux explains the Seahawks' success in the 2022 season.

NFL Network's Willie McGinest is reminded of Seahawks Legend Richard Sherman when watching rookie cornerback Tariq Woolen.

Seahawks players and staff depart from the Virginia Mason Athletic Center and prepare for their flight to Germany to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for Week 10 of the 2022 season.

Seahawks linebacker Aaron Donkor is returning to his home country as the Seahawks face the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay in Munich this weekend.

"GMFB" make their pick for the player whose jersey will be seen the most in Germany after the Seattle Seahawks and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 10 matchup.

On the final practice at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center before the Seahawks took off for the first-ever NFL regular season game in Germany, Oberto and Bavarian Meats provided some alphorn players to help set the mood.

In honor of the Seahawks heading to Germany, a set of alphorns were brought to the final practice in Seattle, and several Seahawks players attempted to play. Results were...varied.